Military Briefings and In-briefs

Images of military briefings and training sessions, where personnel gather for strategic discussions and leadership instructions.

U.S. Army Col. Seth Morgulas, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade speaks to leaders during a SHARP briefing on North Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 25, 2022. Leaders discussed key points of SHARP such as reprisal, which consists of withholding of favorable actions against personnel or imposing negative actions against them; and failure-to-act, which includes insufficient reporting of offenses or not reporting at all.

Oregon Army National Guard Capt. Cody Comerford and Maj. Joshua Reese give an in-brief to fresh Double Creek Fire volunteers of the Oregon National Guard at the La Grande National Guard Armory Sept. 23, 2022. The volunteers will staff road closure points around the perimeter of the Double Creek Megafire in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest area.

221005-N-UB993-1034SAN DIEGO (Oct. 5, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with chief petty officers during an all-hands call at the Silver Strand Training Complex at Naval Amphibious Beach Coronado, Oct. 5, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Mr. S. C. Chief” Ebell, the Defense Health Agency’s Alaska Market chief of staff, listens to ideas proposed by Soldiers and Airmen during the DHA Alaska Market strategic planning conference, Sept. 15, 2022, in Anchorage, Alaska. This was the first time that all DHA Alaska leadership teams came together to discuss the future of the program. During the conference, command teams from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Eielson Air Force Base, and the Medical Department Activity-Alaska in Fort Wainwright met to create a strategic plan, vision, and lines of effort to provide comprehensive healthcare to more than 159,000 beneficiaries in Alaska.

U.S. Air Force leaders with the 182nd Airlift Wing attend a strategic summit at the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, Illinois, Feb. 4, 2024. During the summit key leaders collaborated and planned for the future of the base. Air National Guard

U.S. Army Col. Seth Morgulas, commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade speaks to leaders during a SHARP briefing on North Fort Hood, Texas, Sept. 25, 2022. Leaders discussed key points of SHARP such as reprisal, which consists of withholding of favorable actions against personnel or imposing negative actions against them; and failure-to-act, which includes insufficient reporting of offenses or not reporting at all.

221017-N-UB993-1072KINGS BAY, Ga. (Oct. 17, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call at the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Oct. 17, 2022. Honea is conducting fleet visits to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel Crain, an infantry officer with Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic, explains the intent of the upcoming exercise during an Amphibious Ready Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit Staff Planning Course (AMSPC) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA, Nov. 14, 2022. This course provides the opportunity for the Marines and Sailors to integrate, plan and think like a team as they prepare for future deployments. AMSPC enhances staff integration, planning and preparation for follow on training and subsequent deployments.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edward Cunningham, 110th Wing chief of safety, during his retirement ceremony at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, Oct. 15, 2022. Cunningham served with the U.S. Marines and U.S. Air National Guard for twenty-three years.

Missouri National Guards Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program hosted a week-long refresher course to the states Victim Advocates at the Ike Skelton Training Site, Jefferson City, Mo., Sept. 15, 2022. The training consisted of lesson seminars, interactive activities, communication assessments and much more. (Photo by U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Rose Di Trolio)

Cyber Shield 22, Brig. Gen. David Hall, National Guard Assistant for Army National Guard Aviation, speaks at the Final Planning Conference at Professional Education Center. Cyber Shield staff make final preparations for the nations premiere unclassified cyber training exercise, involves more than 500 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen throughout the nation along with interagency partners from all levels of government and cyber leaders ranging from high-tech corporations to local utilities. (Photo by: Army National Guard SSG. Jeffrey D. Reno)

General Heraldo Rodriguez, Brazilian Air Force Aerospace Operations Commander (COMAE) and his team listen as Col. Timothy Stanley, commander of the 222nd Command and Control Squadron (CACS), briefs them on the space operations and cyber defense capabilities of the 222nd in Rome NY, on June 7, 2022. Rodriguez and his team visited with the goal of strengthening the partnership between the NYANG and COMAE. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Meade

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Tony McQueen, commanding general of the U.S. Army Medical Research Development Command, briefs service members from across the Department of Defense as part of USAMRDCs annual Capability Days event, Fort Detrick, Md., April 5, 2023. Service members from across the DODs medical development enterprise joined the USAMRDC team here to learn about the continuum of combat casualty care, from moment of injury through aerial medical evacuation, and the capabilities USAMRDC and its subordinate units are currently developing for the U.S. Joint Force. The USAMRDC Capability Days event is the culmination of months of planning between the command and teams with its subordinate units and is an opportunity for the U.S. Armys premier medical development commands - under the USAMRDC umbrella - to showcase the latest technologies under development for Americas Warfighters.

Maj. Gen. Michael C. McCurry, U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Fort Rucker commander, provides a branch update to leaders enrolled in the Aviation Pre-Command Course at Fort Rucker, Alabama, September 26, 2022.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Sims (right), Maryland Air National Guard state command chief, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Perlisa Wilson (left), Maryland National Guard senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shane Price, 175th Wing command chief, speak to Maryland Air National Guard Airmen at the Chief Master Sergeant's Professional Development Course at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2621 in Essex, Maryland, August 4, 2022. Chief Sims currently serves as the 12th Maryland Air National Guard state command chief and will assume the role of Maryland National Guard senior enlisted leader on August 15.

Col. Adam Colombo, 111th Medical Group commander, briefs Air Combat Inspector General team members during an in-brief for a Unit Effectiveness Inspection of the 111th ATKW prior to beginning their inspections at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania on Dec. 2, 2022. The 111th ATKW was rated overall "effective" during the inspection.

Audience members listen in during an all call hosted by U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, Space Operations Command (SpOC) commander at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., middle, and U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jacob C. Simmons, SpOC senior enlisted leader, left, at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 7, 2022. Whiting and Simmons held an all call during their visit to Vandenberg to cover topics such as space force culture, capabilities and significant adversarial events.

U.S. Marines with 2nd Radio Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, Royal Marines with Y Squadron, 3 Commando Brigade, 30 Commando, Royal Marines, and soldiers with 7th Signal Regiment, Australian Army, participate in Radio Reconnaissance Operators Course (RROC) brief on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 11, 2022. RROC is specifically tailored for Radio Reconnaissance Marines and combines skills taught in various existing signals intelligence, electronic warfare and reconnaissance courses and puts them into an intense training evolution. This is the first time RROC has been conducted on Camp Lejeune with the goal of establishing a training environment beneficial to strengthening relationships with our allies and partners.

2nd Infantry Division ROK-U.S. Combined Division Command Sergeant Major Kenneth Franco, welcomes the 3d Cavalry Regiment as they begin their KRF rotation in Osan, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2024. During the rotation, they will be under operational control of the 2nd Infantry ROK-U.S. Combined Division. Army

A group of students present their capstone project to other class participants through PowerPoint presentation during the capstone panel course inside the 305th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment auditorium on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Oct. 7, 2022. The capstone panel course involves students breaking off into groups to present information from previous courses of the Leading Edge program, and present them through PowerPoint presentations to a group of senior enlisted leaders, to prepare them as future leaders in the military. JB MDL kicks off the Leading Edge program designed to prepare all service members in the ranks of E4 to E-6 with the basic foundations to further support joint base operations. During the program, students will be required to work in small groups, comprehend and synthesize information presented to them, and create solutions to the capstone objectives provided.

Maj. Gen. James Camp, Ohio assistant adjutant general for Air, speaks to senior leaders at the Joint Senior Leader Conference (JSLC) at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, April 2, 2022. The JSLC is an annual event that helps prepare senior leaders in the Ohio National Guard for future events, as well as maintain overall mission readiness for their units and wings. (Photo by Spc. Jessica Silhavy, 196th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)

The NATO Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, hosts a public engagement with members of U.S. Special Operations Command during his visit to U.S. SOCOM Headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Feb. 1, 2024. U.S. SOCOM hosted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss our special operations relationships, our role in NATO SOF and where we share technology to support NATOs mission. The trans-Atlantic alliance of 31 like-minded North American and European countries within NATO have been securing peace for nearly 75 years and serves as the bulwark of our shared values of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. Air Force

U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief David Isom, command senior enlisted leader of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, engages in discussion with Command Master Chief Christopher Rebana, command master chief of II Marine Expeditionary Force, during an annual Fleet Marine Force senior enlisted symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 29, 2023. The purpose of the symposium is to bring senior enlisted leaders from U.S. Third Fleet and the operational forces together to discuss force resiliency, troop welfare, Navy and Marine Corps integration, training and enlisted leader development.

Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, addresses the student body of the John J. Rhodes Airman Leadership School after presenting the 2021 Outstanding AETC ALS of the Year award at the schoolhouse June 7, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Airman Leadership School is the first level of professional military education for Air Force enlisted service members. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clinton Atkins)

U.S. Army Col. Richard Ball, chief of staff for Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE), attends the Defense Support to Civil Authorities Phase II Course on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 6, 2022. The Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase II Course, taught by training instructors from U.S. Army North, is a training workshop that provides both federal and military personnel the opportunity to learn more about how the Department of Defense conducts disaster response in support of civil authorities.

U.S. Navy Master Chief Scottie L. Cox, 2d Marine Division command master chief, welcomes new Sailors to the division on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 26, 2022. The Follow Me Division is comprised of more than 16,000 Marines and Sailors nested within subordinate commands. Marines and Sailors work side by side daily, fortifying naval traditions and integration at all levels.

Leaders from the Program Executive Office - Aviation provide an update during the Aviation Senior Leader Forum at Fort Novosel, Ala., Jan. 24, 2024.

The U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence conducts its annual Aviation Senior Leader Forum at Fort Novosel, Ala., Jan. 23, 2024.

U.S. Air Force Col. Russ Cook, 23rd Wing commander, speaks to Airmen at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 8, 2022. Cook spoke to Airmen about the upcoming exercise Agile Flag 22-2. This exercise marks a significant milestone in standardizing the way Air Combat Command organizes, trains and equips for agile combat employment.

221006-N-UB993-1061CAMP PENDLETON, Cali. (Oct. 6, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors and Marines assigned to l Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) during an all-hands call at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 6, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, center left, command chief, Air National Guard, prepares to coin Staff Sgt. Drew Harper, medic, 139th Medical Group, Detachment 1, 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri National Guard during an enlisted all-call at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri, Sept. 10, 2022. The all-call focused on readiness, taking care of Airmen and the health of the force.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary Force, receive an orientation brief in preparation for KAMANDAG 6 at Philippine Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Sept. 29, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Donna W. Martin, the first black woman to serve as the U.S. Army inspector general, spoke through video conference to nearly 100 Pennsylvania National Guard members as part of Black History Month Feb. 21 at Fort Indiantown Gap. Army National Guard

U.S. Army Capt. Joseph Stoute, an engineer officer assigned to the Connecticut Training Center, Connecticut Army National Guard, presents a brief to service members of the Connecticut National Guard during the Connecticut Adjutant Generals Joint Leadership Symposium at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, Sept. 17, 2022. Stoute briefed on programs and training sites that can be used to provide comprehensive and realistic training to units in the Connecticut National Guard.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby, speaks with recruiters assigned to the Navy Recruiting and Orientation Unit during a visit to Naval Air Station Pensacola, Jan. 31, 2024. Kilby visited Pensacola to engage with Sailors and meet with leadership to discuss recruiting and manning challenges and initiatives, pay and personnel, and supporting our Sailors. Naval Education and Training Command's mission is to recruit, train and deliver those who serve our nation, taking them from street-to-fleet by transforming civilians into highly skilled, operational and combat ready warfighters.

Members of the Air National Guard Production Assessment Team discuss improving processes and increasing aircraft availability for an entire week, Mar. 13-16, 2023, at Roland R. Wright Air Base, Utah. This collaboration between the PAT and the 151st ARW and 151st Maintenance Group is a part of the National Guard Bureau's initiative to enhance the operational readiness of Air National Guard units across the country.

Chief Warrant Officer 3 John Attwell, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, presents an air assault class, otherwise known as Air Assault University, to mechanized infantry Soldiers on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Jan. 16, 2024. The purpose of the class is to prepare Soldiers for the Cobra Gold training exercise in Thailand next month.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David A. Wilson, the sergeant major of 1st Marine Division, speaks during the 2022 Active Duty Fund Drive (ADFD) close-out ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 21, 2022. At the end of each ADFD season, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society offices around the world host appreciation ceremonies recognizing commands with the highest donation.

Navy Chief, Navy Pride! ⚓️Joint Region Marianas (JRM) personnel celebrated the 130th Chief Petty Officer Birthday at JRM headquarters, March 31. On April 1, 1893, the rank was officially established. These senior enlisted Sailors offer mentorship to junior Sailors and advise unit and senior officers, supplying an important bridge to connect enlisted personnel with leadership.

Team Joint STARS Airmen receive an intelligence briefing to orient the participants to the exercise scenario at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, May 10, 2022. During this exercise, the wings ability to safely posture and project combat air operations, in addition to the ability to survive and operate in a contested environment, was tested and evaluated.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, Defense Health Agency director, speaks during an all-call involving medical personnel from around Okinawa at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2022. The all-call was an opportunity for medical personnel to have questions answered by Place in regards to quality-of-life improvements and innovations.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Buehner, 110th Logistics Readiness Squadron senior enlisted leader hugs her father during her promotion to the rank of Chief Master Sgt. at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Michigan, on Dec. 3, 2022. Chief Buehner has served twenty-three distinguished years in the armed forces.

U.S. Army Soldiers attending the Advance Leaders Course at the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Fort Eustis compete in the Commandant's Inspection at Fort Eustis, Virginia March 30, 2022. They are judged on their attention to detail, wear of the uniform, and performance of drill and ceremony.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffery Campbell, the senior enlisted advisor for the 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, discusses resources for care and support during a Marne Guardian course on Jan. 18, 2024, in Karliki, Poland. The Marne Guardian program promotes an environment where peers hold each other accountable to follow and uphold the Warrior Ethos and Army Values. These Soldiers are deployed as part of a rotation of forces to Poland to support multinational training and operations and deter adversaries in the European theater.

Chaplain (Maj.) Scott Dennis, 5th Armored Brigade chaplain and senior observer coach/trainer, discusses mobilization force generation installation training capabilities and culminating training events provided by the 5th Armored Bde. to chaplain teams with units across First Army participating in an annual symposium to strengthen partnerships, talk resource management, systems requirements, and facilitate observer coach/trainer development in preparation for large-scale mobilization operation contingencies here Sept. 12-15.

Boise State University Army ROTC Cadets listen to Mr. Cody Rome on the basics of financial management.The Boise State University ROTC Cadets nearing the end of the semester showed no let up in their schedules. In mid-April, two groups of cadets took a scenic ruck march along the Boise Green Belt Trail system. Group one completed a 12-mile ruck march while group 2 completed an 8-mile march.Seeking fitness of another kind, the cadets attended a briefing from Mr. Cody Rome, a 2012 graduate of the Naval Academy at Annapolis, on managing their finances.

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Army Aviation Center of Excellence Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Fort Eustis attended a ceremony April 1, 2022 at Fort, Eustis, Virginia. The ceremony was held to commemorate instructors on their achievements at the NCO academy. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Rydell Tomas)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, speaks during Commando Rally May 10, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. The rally centered on the vision for AFSOC with guided group discussions on certain topics.

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman listens to a question during a lunch-and-learn with senior enlisted leaders from across the base, at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2022. Chief Towberman shed light on the future role of first sergeants within the total force structure of the Space Force.

Subject matter experts from throughout the U.S Army attended a three-day working summit on the future of the 68W Combat Medic career field held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from September 26 - 28, 2022. The participants reviewed the current state of the 68W career field and made recommendations to meet future requirements for large-scale combat operations and multi-domain operations.

Members of the 310th Space Wing attended a speed mentoring session at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 11, 2022. Junior enlisted members rotated from table to table getting personal and professional advice from senior enlisted Airmen.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason Aucoin, Air Education and Training Command safety major command functional manager, asks a question during the inaugural Torch and Dagger professional development seminar at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, October 14, 2022. Enlisted Airmen across Air Force Special Operations Command as well as Air Education and Training Command were invited to engage in training and crosstalk with peers and mentors from E-1 to E-9.

U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Cox (left), the area five leader and career counselor, assigned to the Army Reserve Careers Group, 9th Battalion, briefs career counselors on the expected fiscal year 2023 reenlistment mission for their area of responsibility at an Armed Forces Reserve Center on Fort Sheridan, Ill, Oct. 4, 2022. Having an inclusive culture where everyone is a valued member of the team will help us focus on whats truly important, the people within the organization.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Geoff Mittelsteadt, an acute care nurse practitioner assigned to the 673rd Medical Group, teaches a lesson on Arctic medicine during the first iteration of the Arctic Skills Training Course at Camp Mad Bull, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 22, 2023. This course was designed to help Airmen at JBER learn Arctic survival skills, become comfortable with the harsh conditions, and be prepared for emergency situations.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy R. Canlas, Defense Logistics Agency Energy commander, speaks to members of the 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. Since 2020, Canlas has been responsible for providing comprehensive energy solutions for the DoD and other government agencies.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Hergenreter, 422nd Air Base Squadron incoming commander, speaks during a change of command ceremony at Royal Air Force Croughton, England, June 6, 2022. The ceremony is a military tradition that represents a formal transfer of a units authority and responsibility from one commander to another.

Airmen from the 422d Air Base Group attend a 9/11 retreat ceremony at RAF Croughton, England, Sep. 9, 2022. Airmen and guests participated in the ceremony to honor those who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Yoshiki Iino, Space Operations Group, 1st Space Operations Squadron, provides a mission brief to members of Space Delta 2 - Space Domain Awareness and Space Battle Managements 18th Space Defense Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Feb. 1, 2024. During the two-part visit, 1 SOPS operators traveled to Eglin Air Force Base and Vandenberg SFB to continue talks on space situational awareness data sharing and familiarization. Space Force

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - Col. Benjamin Sangster, commander of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), hosted a transition of authority ceremony between two Army National Guard formations whereby one battalion transitioned with another to seamlessly continue the Task Force Echo cyberspace mission, October 28 at the Capt. John E. Smathers U.S. Army Reserve Center.

Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Huff, 66th Troop Command, Mississippi National Guard, briefs members of the Joint Operations Center (JOC) prior to the start of PATRIOT 24 exercise at Camp Shelby, Miss., Feb. 17, 2024. PATRIOT is a Domestic Operations disaster-response training exercise conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders. Air National Guard

Lauren Barrett Knausenberger, Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Air Force, participated in a base tour March 29, 2023 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. During her visit, Knausenberger met with airmen to discuss the future of cyber communication and recognized three outstanding service members. Senior leadership visits like this are important because they give Airmen the opportunity to talk to and share their concerns with key decision makers.

Maj. Gen. Kenneth S. Hara, The Adjutant General for the State of Hawaii, receives an introductory briefing from Col. David R. Hatcher, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) during the Exportable Combat Training Capability program at Camp Roberts, California, July 18, 2022. The TAG and staff visited each battalion within the multi-state 29th IBCT to include Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii and Guam.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger speaks to members of the installation workforce Sept. 8, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Messenger discussed characteristics of leadership, the importance of the equal employment opportunity (EEO) training they just received, and more. Instructors with the Army's Installation Management Command (IMCOM)-Readiness Directorate discussed EEO policies and procedures with hundreds of Fort McCoy workforce members on during two days of training at the installation. EEO awareness is mandatory training for all Army and Department of Defense personnel. Messenger became the Fort McCoy Garrison commander in July 2022.

Members of the Guyana Defence Force, tour Florida National Guard's Camp Blanding Joint Training Center as part of the State Partnership Program in Starke, Fla., Aug. 24, 2022. The Department of Defenses State Partnership Program is administered by the National Guard Bureau and grants partner nations a platform to enhance military-to-military engagements in support of defense security goals, while also strengthening the bonds between the countries.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger gives a presentation Oct. 27, 2022, discussing the garrison, leadership, and more during a town hall discussion with Fort McCoy, Wis., workforce members at the installation. Messenger held two sessions for workforce members to discuss a recent climate survey and to review his first three months in command, and to give perspective on the way ahead within the garrison.

Lt. Gen. Scott L. Pleus, 7th Air Force commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin R. Dyer, 7th AF command chief (center), speak with Airmen during their visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 7, 2022. The 7th AF leadership team recognized several outstanding performers during their visit.

Soldiers from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and partners visit the 7th Army Non-Commissioned Officer Academy during The African Land Forces Colloquium 2022, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 13, 2022. ALFC 22 brought African Land Force Commanders together along with select U.S. Army and allied and partner army leaders to address land force security challenges. ALFC22 emphasized U.S. Army institutional training and ways to "Train to Fight."

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Dennis W. Sampson, commanding officer of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), welcomes Marines and sailors to the MEU during a welcome aboard brief at the base theater on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2022. Leaders from the 26th MEU welcomed new joins with an orientation brief about the unit, upcoming training exercises and expectations to prepare Marines for the upcoming deployment.

221116-N-TH560-0015 ARLINGTON, Va. (Nov. 16, 2022) - Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Rick Cheeseman briefs Sailors on his Strategic Design for the MyNavy HR enterprise at Naval Support Facility Arlington, Nov. 16, 2022. Cheesemans Strategic Design focuses on five initiatives: deliver billet-based advancement, deliver Ready Relevant Learning, advance Navy culture, deliver modern human resources services, and deliver modern information technology solutions.

Chilean Army Command Sgt. Maj. Hernan Esparza introduces himself to competitors at this years Texas Military Department Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift, Texas, March 28, 2023. The TMD invites service members from its partner nations to participate in the friendly, six-day challenge. The partnership is part of the National Guard Bureaus State Partnership Program, which pairs National Guards from every state and U.S. territories with partner nations to increase regional security and advance U.S. interests. The program has been successfully building relations for 30 years and now includes 88 partnerships with 100 nations around the globe.

Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, the SEA to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks to a classroom of chief master sergeants during the Chief Master Sergeants Orientation Course at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Aug. 22, 2022. Whitehead discussed the organizational structure of the bureau, reinforced the importance of strategic leadership within the force and fielded questions from senior noncommissioned leaders.

Senior Master Sgt. Victoria Kenny, the 102nd Intelligence Wing First Sergeant, discusses the importance of taking care of fellow Airmen, Guardians and their families in being an effective leader during the Joint Force Additional Duty First Sergeant Course, on Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts, May 10, 2022. Attendees were taught to understand the responsibility of a first sergeant to respond to the needs of unit members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lt. Col. Christopher Castle, 13th Space Warning Squadron commander, addresses the audience at the 13th SWS change of command ceremony at Clear Space Force Station, Alaska, June 16, 2022. Castle expressed his excitement to work with the units at Clear Space Force station and the future.

Instructor Dale Waggoner with the Fort McCoy Virtual Battle Space simulations facility talks with students Jan. 29, 2024, with the Fort McCoy Noncommissioned Officer Academy Basic Leader Course about land navigation. The students spent a day training at the facility as part of course instruction. The training is called Virtual Battle Space for Map Reading and Land Navigation and is one of the newest additions to the course.

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, DefenseHealth Agency director, leads a briefing for6th Medical Group personnel at MacDill AirForce Base, Florida, Aug. 18, 2022. Duringhis visit, Place discussed the upcomingchanges the 6th MDG will be charged withalong with DHA expectations with the newtransition to MHS GENESIS.

221007-N-UB993-1019SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea listens Machinist Mate First Class Collin Synder ask about basic needs allowance during an all-hands call at the Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 7, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

221007-N-UB993-1019SAN DIEGO (Oct. 7, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea listens Machinist Mate First Class Collin Synder ask about basic needs allowance during an all-hands call at the Naval Base Point Loma, Oct. 7, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Soldiers of 2-151st Infantry Battalion Task Force Nighthawk attend a service conducted by Chaplain Cpt. Richard Wolfe Jr. at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, Oct. 9, 2022. (U.S. Army photos by Staff Sgt. Anna Pongo)

U.S. Army South Commanding General, Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen (right), and Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker (left), speak to soldiers at the Army South town hall on JBSA - Fort Sam Houston, April 1, 2022. The town hall covered what Army South history and future while answering questions from Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians.

U.S. Marines with 2d Marine Division receive mentorship from senior enlisted and officers during the Division Leader Assessment Program on Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia, June 21, 2022. This assessment program also provides Marines with learning and mentorship opportunities, which helps train and develop Marines that demonstrate an apex level of lethality, endurance and comprehensive warfighting ability.

Lt. Col. Jonathan Esparza, 192nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron commander, speaks to Airmen at one of the 192nd Wing All Calls on May 14, 2022, at the 203rd RED HORSE, State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Col. Christopher G. Batterton, 192nd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Richard Roberts, 192nd Wing command chief, hosted the various All Calls during May's regularly scheduled drill along with other leadership. Several Airmen were recognized for recent accomplishments with the presentation of a coin.

SAN DIEGO (June 7, 2022) Capt. Aaron Taylor, commanding officer of amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), a native of Carlsbad, California, speaks with U.S. Naval Academy Midshipmen in the wardroom of Essex, June 7, 2022. Essex is homeported in San Diego.

Col. Derek Smith, chaplain, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, makes opening remarks during a monthly Unit Ministry Team gathering at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Aug. 10, 2022.

221006-N-UB993-1117CAMP PENDLETON, Cali. (Oct. 6, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea shakes hands with chief petty officer selects assigned to l Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) before an all-hands call at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oct. 6, 2022. Honea conducted his second fleet visit to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

Lt. Col. Chad Briggs, commander, Hawaii Air National Guard Headquarters Det 1, briefs the Site Activation Task Force (SATAF) on his vision and goals for the future space unit, Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii, May 23, 2022. A SATAF brings together experts from a multitude of agencies and allows them to convene specific working groups that deal with issues such as maintenance, personnel, operations, facilities and communication.

221018-N-UB993-1125Mayport, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2022) Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy James Honea speaks with Sailors during an all-hands call at Naval Station Mayport, Oct. 18, 2022. Honea is conducting fleet visits to answer questions and discuss his priorities of warfighting competency, professional and character development, and quality of life.

060104-M-7403H-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Hurricane Point State: Anbar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 40609

Instructor Dale Waggoner with the Fort McCoy Virtual Battle Space simulations facility talks with students Jan. 29, 2024, with the Fort McCoy Noncommissioned Officer Academy Basic Leader Course about land navigation. The students spent a day training at the facility as part of course instruction. The training is called Virtual Battle Space for Map Reading and Land Navigation and is one of the newest additions to the course.

CAMP SHIELDS, Japan (April 6, 2022) Utilitiesman 1st Class Joshua Nikkel, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three (NMCB-3), gives command indoctrination training to members of his command at Camp Shields, Okinawa, Japan April 6, 2022. NMCB-3 provides engineering and construction support to naval and joint forces around the world.

U.S. Army Col. Matthew Alexander speaks to the Knights about their families and home towns. He stressed how important it is to get to know you soldiers and encouraged them to use his open door policy if necessary without reprisal.

The 142nd Force Support Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, June 10, 2022. Lt. Col. Kelly Barton relinquished command and Maj. Berlinda White, previously serving as the personnel director for the Oregon Air National Guard, assumed command from the presiding officer for the event, 142nd Mission Support Group Commander, Col David Shattls.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger talks to guests Aug. 18, 2022, at the Community Appreciation Night event at McCoy's Community Center at Fort McCoy, Wis. Nearly 60 people participated in the event that brings together Fort McCoy personnel with community leaders from nearby cities, townships, towns, and villages. It was the first event like this at the post since 2019.

Our theme for this years symposium is ADA for Army 2030 - Enabling the Maneuver Commander. This theme originates from Air Defenses significant growth and modernization efforts to provide additional capability and capacity to the operational force. Invited speakers include senior leaders of the Army with vast AMD experience to include General James Dickinson, LTG Daniel Karbler, MG Sean Gainey, and the AAMDC Commanders. Additionally, LTG Donahue will provide a Corps Commander's perspective of what capabilities are required from Air Defense Artillery to enable the maneuver force. These discussions will aid in the development of the AMD force for the Army of 2030.

1st Sgt. Jason Copley, 3175th Military Police Company, Missouri Army National Guard, gives a presentation in Panama City, Panama, as part of the State Partnership Program's Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) in April 2022. The focus of the week's exchange was on criminal investigations and gathering evidence. The Missouri National Guard has been partners with Panama since 1996.

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - Tahrea Grant, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Support Equipment and Vehicles Modernization Division Chief engineer, gives opening remarks for the SE&V Modernization and Innovation Summit at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 23, 2022. The inaugural summit served as a conference and technology demonstration to connect Air Force leaders with industry counterparts to showcase the latest machinery and gadgets to aid the warfighter.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (April 12, 2022). Sailor of the Year nominees, selected as "Senior Sailor of the Year" and "Regional Sailor of the Year" for their commands, receive training from Command Master Chief Zachary Pryor, assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic, on leadership as part of the Naval Medical Forces Atlantic Sailor of the Year program April 12, 2022. Naval Medical Forces Atlantic provides well-trained medical experts, operating as high performance teams, to project medical power in support of naval superiority.

Richard Wynne, a Background Investigator with the Department of Corrections for the state of California, led the presentation at the recruiting event at Camp Roberts in the late afternoon of July 16th. Wynne, a former 49th Military Police Brigade Noncommissioned Officer sees the value of his military career and wants more people like himself to join his team. Less than 7% of veterans are Correctional Peace Officers in the state of California and I am here to fix that. said Wynne.My intent is to increase the number of veterans in the department. Senior leadership in the California Military Department has teamed with us to make it more efficient for Guardsmen to join our team. Normally it takes 15 months to hire a new Correctional Peace Officer but with the advantage of being a California National Guardsmen we can cut that down to 9 months and that starts today with the entrance exam.

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger gives a presentation Oct. 27, 2022, discussing the garrison, leadership, and more during a town hall discussion with Fort McCoy, Wis., workforce members at the installation. Messenger held two sessions for workforce members to discuss a recent climate survey and to review his first three months in command, and to give perspective on the way ahead within the garrison.

NORFOLK, Va. (March 30, 2023) Sailors from U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet, and Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads hold a discussion panel during a Women's History Month celebration. U.S. 2nd Fleet employs maritime forces ready to fight across multiple domains in the Atlantic and Arctic in order to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied, and partner interests.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Maurice L. Williams, center, command chief, Air National Guard (ANG), speaks to Airmen with the 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma National Guards top three enlisted ranks during a meeting at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, Feb. 5, 2023. During his visit, Williams communicated ANG leadership initiatives, shared his vision for leadership qualities, and gauged the dynamics and unique needs of each unit and its members.

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